Creamy Chicken Pasta recipe

creamy chicken pasta recipe light

Creamy Chicken Pasta recipe: tapered mug / Italian Soda recipe (inside mug) / turquoise dinner plate / tablecloth (sold out, also love this one) /

One of our favorite types of food is pasta. There are so many different ways to fix pasta, so it’s a fabulous staple to keep in the kitchen pantry for lunch or dinner. If you love pasta, and you love chicken, this is a great recipe you can make with them both! You can use chicken purchased for this meal, or use this as a way to incorporate chicken leftovers. It’s great with BBQ chicken leftovers, baked chicken leftovers, and rotisserie chicken leftovers.

This Creamy Chicken Pasta recipe uses cream; which, as we know, isn’t great for a diet. I made it lighter by switching the cream to half-and-half. You can also substitute milk for an even lighter version of the sauce. That being said, here is what you need to make Creamy Chicken Pasta yourself!

Creamy Chicken Pasta ingredients

  • 1 pound of your favorite pasta
  • 2 cups shredded chicken (I like to use Safeway’s shredded rotisserie chicken, or leftover chicken chopped in smaller pieces)
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes (or one can diced tomatoes-drained)
  • 4 garlic cloves chopped or smashed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (I prefer extra virgin)
  • 1 pat of unsalted butter
  • 1.5 cups of heavy cream (I use half-and-half instead)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Dash of salt
  • Dash of pepper
  • 1 tablespoon each of paprika, basil, oregano
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion

You will need two pots to make Creamy Chicken Pasta. One large pot for cooking your pasta, and one medium saucepan for the sauce. Cook your pasta separately from your sauce. For the sauce, mix all the ingredients together and simmer on medium for thirty minutes. Stir frequently to keep the cheese from sticking to the pot. When the pasta is done cooking, drain, and then mix the sauce together with the pasta. Voila! You have easily cooked Creamy Chicken Pasta! Love!

My kids really enjoy this meal, and it is an enjoyed by adults too. This makes a great family dish! You can top it with more parmesan cheese if you’d like, once it’s on your plate. This should make about nine servings. We usually have leftovers, and the leftovers are great for lunch the next day. I hope you enjoy my Creamy Chicken Pasta recipe!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

winter 2021 it list

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: basket bag (current IT bag) (under $500) / Dior spring nail polish / Chanel spring nail polish / grey scarf (color of the year 2021) / limited edition lipstick for Lunar New Year / combat boots (super comfy!) / classic black IT bag /

I love this time of year. While we are still in the winter season, spring merchandise is starting to hit store shelves, and it brings hope for warmer temperatures and brighter days. The easiest way to add a little spring to our steps during the dreary winter months, is through beauty products and accessories. That’s why these spring nail polishes are already a hit, along with this lucky red lipstick for Lunar New Year next month.  Love that!

In addition to beauty, accessories are an easy way to brighten up our winter days. A handbag is a great way to add a little spring to a winter look right now. While a basket bag may not look right with a heavy winter coat, a classic IT bag, which is proving to have timeless staying power, is the right choice. The basket bag brings joy to my office right now, and I am looking forward to wearing it next month when the weather heats up! Loving it!

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What are you wearing right now to brighten up a winter day?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Valentine’s Day gift ideas 2021

valentines day gift ideas 2021

Valentine’s Day gift ideas from top left: gemstone  beaded bracelet (only $25 and avl in other gems!) (great for stacking!) / heart layered necklace (under $100) / spring nail polish (hot IT color) / small black baguette bag (under $300) (hot IT bag) / lipstick set / heart sneakers (hot designer, under $200) / traditional candy box (under $100) /

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, this means we need to think about the perfect gift! I love to give my mom, husband, and kids gifts for Valentine’s Day. I feel like its a great day to celebrate everyone we love. A heart shaped box of chocolates is ideal for everyone on your Valentine’s list. I mean, very few people on this planet dislike chocolate. It’s so yummy!

Jewelry and fabulous nail polish are also great gifts for mom, and daughters teenage years and above. I also love these fabulous sneakers! Hint-if my hubby is reading this! This IT bag under $300 is an amazing choice as well.

Of course, along with chocolate, jewelry is a traditional and fabulous gift idea. I’m loving these stacking bracelets made from genuine gemstones. Can you believe they are only $25? That is a great price; plus they are handmade by a local San Jose, Mother/Daughter design team. At this price, you can buy two, three, or even four as a gift! Love that!

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What are you hoping to receive this Valentine’s Day?

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XOXO

Cathy

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